Cycling Edinburgh has details of organised bike rides in or near Edinburgh. These rides are run by local cycling clubs, groups and individuals, and are mostly free and open to all. If you like the idea of cycling in congenial company with a knowledgeable leader, you’re sure to find a run here that’s right for your experience and level of fitness.
Critical Mass “We’re not blocking the traffic. We are the traffic.” Critical Mass unites cyclists the world over, at the end of every month. The concept is simple; bring your bike and ride through the city streets, reclaiming the space, getting to know the city, meeting other cyclists and generally having fun.
Queens of Pain are a cycling community that centres the experience of women in cycling. All bikes and all bodies are represented, no one ever gets left behind and there is zero pressure to be the fastest, the most kitted out or have the fastest bike
Belles on Bikes Edinburgh is an inclusive social cycling group for women, and anyone with female lived experience, over the age of 16, of varying cycling experience and abilities, from beginner cyclists to the more experienced. Belles on Bikes aims to support women to get cycling together in a friendly, inclusive and relaxed environment. All abilities are welcome (so long as you can pedal ;)). We cycle as a group and don’t leave anyone behind.
The Infrasisters are a group of women campaigning for night-time cycling infrastructure that’s safe and comfortable for women and girls. They organise mass rides after dark on winter evenings.
Edinburgh Road Club is an inclusive multi-sports club, for adults, juniors and youths. Road, off-road and track cycling; swimming and running.
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edi.bike is a weekly round-up newsletter on infrastructure progress, route issues, community events and odds n’ sods that help with the day to day of getting around Edinburgh, Scotland on bikes of all kinds.
Spokes is the Lothian Cycle Campaign – a non party political voluntary organisation, founded in 1977, and now with a membership of over 1000. SPOKES has a long history of effective campaigning for better conditions for cyclists, especially in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
